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The Doctor of Philosophy program in Speech and Hearing Science offers adaptable, in-depth education for aspiring scholar-researchers focused on communication processes and related disorders. The program welcomes students from varied academic backgrounds to enhance their abilities through interdisciplinary research opportunities. Alumni have pursued notable careers in academic institutions, corporate sectors, and healthcare environments. Numerous graduates hold editorial positions at leading scientific journals in the discipline and occupy leadership roles within organizations like the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Acoustical Society of America, and National Institutes of Health.
Central to the program's success are its close partnerships with distinguished faculty members—nationally acclaimed experts who oversee thriving, grant-supported research projects. These research efforts benefit from Iowa's top-tier clinical training programs and productive collaborations with faculty in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, the School of Music, and the Colleges of Medicine (Otolaryngology/Neurosurgery), Engineering, and Public Health.